I'm really coming around to the "The Rock can't actually act, he can only perform, and people just write movies around his performances" viewpoint. And, I mean, I've enjoyed every one of The Rock's movies that I've seen, including Red One, but I think putting him next two as versatile an actor as Chris Evans really highlights his limitations.
The Rock has a thing that he does, and he does it very well. He is a physically big guy with a charismatic presence. I would have liked to see him as Gaston in the live action Beauty and the Beast from a few years ago - Moana showed he can carry a tune capably enough.
I don't think he's different in that respect than a lot of other action/action-comedy actors. But I will say that his role in Ballers as an ex-football player turned sports agent was a nice showcase for a little broader range from him, especially the first season. (They really set up a great show in the first season, and then ... disappointment.)
I'm really coming around to the "The Rock can't actually act, he can only perform, and people just write movies around his performances" viewpoint. And, I mean, I've enjoyed every one of The Rock's movies that I've seen, including Red One, but I think putting him next two as versatile an actor as Chris Evans really highlights his limitations.
The Rock has a thing that he does, and he does it very well. He is a physically big guy with a charismatic presence. I would have liked to see him as Gaston in the live action Beauty and the Beast from a few years ago - Moana showed he can carry a tune capably enough.
I don't think he's different in that respect than a lot of other action/action-comedy actors. But I will say that his role in Ballers as an ex-football player turned sports agent was a nice showcase for a little broader range from him, especially the first season. (They really set up a great show in the first season, and then ... disappointment.)